Geography
Answer
The coral reefs are formed by tiny animals, called corals, which live near the sea floor in the warm shallow waters of the tropical region. The corals secrete calcium carbonate, which on the death of coral polyps, remains clinging to the rock. As time passes a great ridge-like structure called coral reef is formed.
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